1953 FORD CUSTOMLINE TUDOR \u2013 Thoughtfully Maintained & Nicely Presented<\/p>\n
HIGHLIGHTS<\/p>\n
\u2022 Classic 1953 Ford Customline Tudor two-door sedan finished in Glacier Blue with Sungate Ivory roof<\/p>\n
\u2022 239ci \u201cStrato-Star\u201d V8 paired with a column-shifted 3-speed manual transmission<\/p>\n
\u2022 Refurbishment completed circa 2013 including repaint, chrome replacement, and interior restoration<\/p>\n
\u2022 Recent mechanical attention including rebuilt carburetor, water pump, starter, generator, and distributor<\/p>\n
\u2022 Features Motorola AM radio, heater, lap belts, and 15\u2033 body-color steel wheels with hubcaps and Coker Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires<\/p>\n
\u2022 Offered with service records since 2012, manufacturer\u2019s literature, and a clean Tennessee title in the owner\u2019s name<\/p>\n
HISTORY & CONDITION<\/p>\n
This 1953 Ford Customline Tudor presents as a well-cared-for example of Ford\u2019s 50th anniversary lineup. It was refinished in Glacier Blue with a contrasting Sungate Ivory roof during a refurbishment completed around 2014. At that time the chrome trim, bumpers, and driver\u2019s window were replaced. The two-tone finish is complemented by body-color 15\u2033 steel wheels with correct hubcaps and period-style whitewall tires. Classic exterior details include V8 badging, a hood ornament, and a driver-side mirror.<\/p>\n
Inside, the car features front and rear bench seats upholstered in gray cloth, with matching door panels and black carpeting, all of which were restored during the refurbishment. Amenities include front lap belts, interior lighting, a Motorola AM transistor radio, a dashboard clock, a locking glove box, a heater, and front vent windows. The two-spoke steering wheel wears the 50th Anniversary badge and frames a 100-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges.<\/p>\n
MECHANICAL DETAILS<\/p>\n
Under the hood is Ford\u2019s 239ci \u201cStrato-Star\u201d V8 with a two-barrel carburetor and oil-bath air cleaner, factory rated at 110 horsepower. Since 2020, significant maintenance has been carried out including rebuilding the carburetor, water pump, generator, starter, and distributor, plus replacing seals, gaskets, fuel pump, sending unit, and voltage regulator. In 2024 the car received fresh engine oil with zinc, a new starter solenoid, transmission and rear axle fluid changes, and front seatbelt installation, along with a timing and tune-up.<\/p>\n
Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. The clutch assembly was replaced in 2013; an intermittent chatter in first gear has been noted, due to a lack of driving. Braking is handled by drum brakes at all four corners, with suspension and brake components overhauled @2013.<\/p>\n
DOCUMENTATION & EXTRAS<\/p>\n
This Ford comes with service records dating back to 2012, a car cover, original manufacturer\u2019s literature, and a spiral-bound copy of The 1952\u20131953 Ford Book<\/em>. A clean Tennessee title accompanies the sale. The serial number and trim tag decode correctly to a Dearborn-built Customline Tudor in Glacier Blue with a 239ci V8 and two-barrel carburetor.<\/p>\n VIN PLATE INFORMATION<\/p>\n The tag shown above further decodes as follows:<\/p>\n \u2022 Body 70B \u2013 Customline Tudor two-door sedan<\/p>\n \u2022 Color C \u2013 Glacier Blue paint<\/p>\n \u2022 Trim C \u2013 Blue vinyl and cloth upholstery<\/p>\n \u2022 Production Code 8K515 \u2013 October 8 build date; 515th Ford automobile scheduled for production on this date<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 1953 FORD CUSTOMLINE TUDOR \u2013 Thoughtfully Maintained & Nicely Presented HIGHLIGHTS \u2022 Classic 1953 Ford Customline Tudor two-door sedan finished in Glacier Blue with Sungate Ivory roof \u2022 239ci \u201cStrato-Star\u201d V8 paired with a column-shifted 3-speed manual transmission \u2022 Refurbishment completed circa 2013 including repaint, chrome replacement, and interior restoration \u2022 Recent mechanical attention including […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19089,"featured_media":1968085,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":""},"product_cat":[18],"product_tag":[54,658,2363],"class_list":["post-1968084","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","product_cat-auctions","product_tag-classic-car-auctions","product_tag-ford","product_tag-ford-customline"],"yoast_head":"\n